San Antonio Standard

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) issued a statement today in response to a Microsoft-CrowdStrike technology failure that caused significant global disruptions across various industries.

“Today’s Microsoft outage is a reminder of the vulnerabilities that exist on even our most secure networks. As a former naval cryptologist, I strongly believe we must leverage and combine the strengths of government, industry, and academia to improve these networks while we combat the rise in threats to our digital environment,” said Congressman Gonzales. “Challenges within our cyber infrastructure will only increase in frequency and intensity. We must be prepared to both prevent and overcome them.”

In June, Congressman Gonzales questioned Microsoft's Vice Chairman and President, Brad Smith, during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on assessing Microsoft's cybersecurity shortcomings.

Congressman Gonzales authored the National Digital Reserve Corps Act. This bill proposes creating a National Digital Reserve Corps, consisting of civilian individuals with relevant skills and credentials to address digital and cyber needs across the federal government and other areas where national security matters are at risk.